Sliding lid arrangement for a water-bound vehicle

Abstract

Sliding cover arrangement for a waterborne vehicle, comprising a cover element (20) adjustable between a closed position in which a roof opening (22) is closed and an open position in which the roof opening (22) is at least partially released, and an adjusting device (24) for the cover element (20), which, with respect to a longitudinal median plane of the cover element (20), comprises a slider (28) on both sides, which is slidably guided in a respective roof-mounted guide rail (30) and to which an opening lever (46) is articulated, which is connected to the cover element (20), wherein the sliders (28) each comprise a slider base body (32) and an adjusting element (38) rotatably mounted on the slider base body (32) about an axis of rotation (A) and to which the respective opening lever (46) is eccentrically articulated with respect to the axis of rotation, wherein a braking device is arranged on each of the slider base bodies (32),which can be actuated by the respective actuating element (38) and, in the actuated state, fixes the respective slider (28) in the longitudinal direction of the guide rails.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a sliding lid arrangement for a water-bound vehicle.

[0002] Such a sliding hatch arrangement is known in practice and is, in particular, a sliding hatch on a ship, which can be arranged on the roof of a cabin or cockpit of a motor yacht. This sliding hatch arrangement comprises a cover element that is adjustable between a closed position, in which a roof opening is closed, and an open position, in which the roof opening is at least partially uncovered. In the open position, the cover element is displaced relative to the roof opening in the longitudinal direction of the vessel. For adjusting the cover element, the known sliding hatch arrangement has an adjustment device which, with respect to a longitudinal center plane of the cover element, includes a slider on both sides, which is slidably guided in a respective roof-mounted guide rail. By moving the sliders in the guide rails, the cover element can be displaced in the longitudinal direction.To move the lid, it usually needs to be raised, i.e., lifted, first. Lifting levers can be provided for this purpose; these are hinged to the sliders and connected to the lid. With the known sliding lid design, moving the lid between the lowered closed position and the raised position sometimes requires considerable force.

[0003] German patent application DE 12 33 742 A discloses a hatch cover for a ship, comprising several cover plates, one of which is provided on both sides, relative to a longitudinal center plane of the cover, with a lifting device comprising a piston-cylinder assembly that acts on a rocker arm articulated to the respective cover plate. The rocker arm is equipped with a roller that rolls on a respective rail when the cover plate is adjusted.

[0004] German publication DE 543 646 A discloses a sliding cover assembly designed as a hatch cover, which, in addition to a cover element, comprises an adjustment device with a roller assembly on each side. The roller assemblies each comprise a roller and an arrangement consisting of a bushing and an operating lever. A leg connected to the cover element is mounted eccentrically on the bushing with respect to the axis of rotation of the roller.

[0005] A ship's hatch with a sliding cover arrangement is known from the publication JP S59-93996U.

[0006] The invention is based on the objective of creating a sliding lid arrangement designed according to the type mentioned in the introduction, in which the adjustment between the closed position and a raised position can be conveniently implemented.

[0007] This problem is solved according to the invention by the sliding lid arrangement with the features of claim 1.

[0008] According to the invention, a sliding lid arrangement is proposed in which the opening levers are each designed as eccentric levers, which are eccentrically pivoted to a respective actuating element, in particular designed as an actuating disc. Actuation of the actuating element, i.e., rotation of the actuating element relative to the slider base body, results in a lifting movement of the lid element relative to the guide rails. By rotating the actuating elements in one direction, the lid element is raised from the closed position. By rotating the actuating elements in the other direction, the lid element is pulled against the guide rails and preferably against a seal.

[0009] In order to enable synchronous actuation of the actuators, in a preferred embodiment of the sliding cover assembly according to the invention, they are connected to each other in a rotationally fixed manner via an actuating rod. The actuating rod, which has a non-circular cross-section to facilitate operation, thus serves as the handle by which a user can conveniently operate the sliding cover assembly manually.

[0010] To ensure that the cover element is secured against longitudinal displacement even in the raised open position, and thus also to improve the noise characteristics of the sliding cover assembly, a braking device is arranged on each of the slider base bodies in the sliding cover assembly according to the invention. This braking device can be actuated by the respective actuator and, when actuated, fixes the respective slider in the longitudinal direction of the guide rail. In a specific rotational position of the actuators, they act on the braking device in such a way that the slider base bodies, and thus the sliders, cannot be displaced in the longitudinal direction of the rail due to the clamping force exerted by the braking device. The braking device can be activated in any sliding position of the cover element, for example, even in a fan position where the cover element is not displaced in the longitudinal direction of the rail compared to the closed position.

[0011] A specific embodiment of the braking device is designed such that at least one brake tab is provided, which can be pressed against the respective guide slide in a spring-like manner by means of the respective actuating element. The brake tabs are thus designed to be spring-like, so that, on the one hand, the actuating elements can press the brake tabs against the guide rails, and on the other hand, the brake tabs can spring back into a respective release position without the actuating force exerted by the actuating elements.

[0012] To increase braking force, a braking element, preferably made of rubber, can be attached to each of the brake lugs. The rubber or braking element is formulated to optimize the coefficient of friction and thus the braking force, and is specifically matched to the material of the guide rails, which are typically made of aluminum.

[0013] To transmit the actuating force from the actuating elements to the braking devices, it is advantageous if each actuating element has at least one actuating lug or projection that interacts with a ramp of the braking device. When the actuating lug engages the ramp of the braking device, the latter is pressed into the braking position, particularly against a spring force, in which the braking device rests firmly against the relevant guide rail.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of the sliding cover arrangement according to the invention, the actuating elements are adjustable between a closed position, in which the cover element is lowered and the roof opening is closed; a sliding position, in which the cover element is raised and can be moved in the longitudinal direction of the rails; and a locking position, in which the cover element is raised and secured against movement in the longitudinal direction of the rails. In the locking position, the braking devices arranged on the slider base bodies interact with the guide rails.

[0015] In order to enable a user to reach the different positions, the sliding lid arrangement according to the invention, in an advantageous embodiment, has a detent device which defines the closed position, the sliding position and the locking position.

[0016] For example, the locking mechanism includes a spring-loaded ball that interacts with corresponding recesses. The spring-loaded ball locks into one of the recesses in each of the different positions, allowing the user to see when the respective position has been reached.

[0017] In a suitable embodiment of the sliding cover arrangement according to the invention, the spring-loaded ball is mounted on the slider base body, whereas the recesses are arranged on the actuating element.

[0018] In the closed position, the cover element is preferably pressed against a roof-mounted frame and held in position by means of the eccentric levers and a circumferential sealing device. The closing force exerted by the eccentric levers is then sufficient to secure the cover element against displacement in the closed position. The sealing device can be attached to the roof-mounted frame and / or the cover element.

[0019] To ensure reliable operation of the cover element, two additional sliding elements can be arranged on it, each guided in a guide device. The cover element is thus supported on both sides by the sliders with their base bodies and actuating elements, and on the other side by one of the additional sliding elements.

[0020] The invention also relates to a water-bound vehicle comprising a sliding lid arrangement of the type described above.

[0021] Further advantages and advantageous embodiments of the subject matter of the invention can be found in the description, the drawings and the patent claims.

[0022] An exemplary embodiment of a sliding lid arrangement according to the invention is shown schematically simplified in the drawing and is explained in more detail in the following description. It shows: Fig. 1 A highly schematic side view of a motor yacht with a sliding cover arrangement; Fig. 2 a perspective top view of the sliding lid arrangement in isolation; Fig. 3 a perspective underside view of the sliding lid arrangement; Fig. 4 an enlarged view of area IV in Fig. 3; Fig. 5 a side view of a slider and a release lever of the sliding lid assembly for a closed position of the sliding lid assembly; Fig. 6 a Fig. 5 corresponding view of the slider and the opening lever, but for a sliding position of the sliding lid arrangement; Fig. 7 also a Fig. 5 corresponding view of the slider and the opening lever, but for a locking position of the sliding lid assembly; Fig. 8 a perspective front view of a glider body of the glider; Fig. 9 a perspective rear view of the glider body; Fig. 10 a perspective front view of an actuating element of the glider; and Fig. 11 a perspective rear view of the actuating element.

[0023] In Fig. Figure 1 shows a motor yacht 10, which has a hull 12 with a cabin 14 containing a cockpit or the like. The cabin 14 has a cabin roof 16, which is equipped with a sliding hatch 18, thus forming a so-called sliding hatch.

[0024] The in the Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9, Fig. 10 to Fig. 11 The sliding lid arrangement 18, shown in detail, comprises a lid element 20 made of transparent plastic, for example polycarbonate, which is provided with a frame 21 and which is located between the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 shown closed position, in which a roof opening 22 is covered or closed, and an open position, in which the roof opening 22 is at least partially released, can be adjusted.

[0025] To adjust the cover element 20, the sliding cover arrangement 18 comprises an adjustment device 24 with an actuating rod 26 extending in a transverse direction over the roof opening 22, which is formed from an aluminum profile and has a cross-section that is at least approximately egg-shaped.

[0026] The actuating rod 26 connects two sliders 28, each of which is slidably guided on a roof-mounted guide rail 30, which extends along the respective lateral edge of the roof opening 22 in the longitudinal direction of the ship and which is formed from an aluminum extrusion profile.

[0027] With respect to the vertical longitudinal center plane of the roof, the sliding cover assembly 18 is designed symmetrically, which is why only the arrangement of the adjustment device located on the right, relative to the forward direction of travel of the ship, is described below. The arrangement of the adjustment device located on the left, relative to the forward direction of travel, is designed in an analogous manner.

[0028] The sliders 28 each have a slider base body 32, which is designed as a plastic injection molded part and engages the guide rail 30 with upper and lower gripping sections 34.

[0029] A wheel-like actuating element 38 is rotatably mounted on the slider body 32 via a bearing pin 36 about a pivot axis A. On its side facing away from the slider body 32, the actuating element 38 has a ring 40 with a conical circumferential surface, which is concentric with respect to the bearing pin 36 and has a radially oriented projection 42. The actuating rod 26 is mounted on the ring 40 and the projection 42 and is thus rotationally fixed to the actuating element 38. In this case, the actuating element 38 is designed as an actuating disc with a circular base. However, the actuating disc can also have a polygonal base. Furthermore, the actuating element can also be designed in the manner of a pivotally mounted link, which is connected to the actuating lever via a pivot point.

[0030] The actuating element 38, also manufactured as a plastic injection-molded part, has an eccentric pivot point 44 with respect to the axis of rotation A. An opening lever 46 is articulated to the actuating element 38 via this pivot point. The opening lever has a broadly L-shaped plan and is attached at its end opposite the pivot point 44 to the frame 21 of the cover element 20 via fastening points 47. Due to the eccentric mounting of the opening lever 46, the cover element 20 undergoes a lifting or lowering movement when the actuating rod 26 is actuated, i.e., when the actuating rod 26 is rotated about the axis of rotation A.

[0031] On the side facing the slider body 32, the actuating element 38 has an actuating lug 48, which is associated with a braking device and interacts with a ramp 50 formed on a brake lug 52. The brake lug 52 is an integral part of the slider body 32 and is bounded concentrically with respect to the axis of rotation A by a slot 54 and two radial slots 56. On the side facing away from the ramps 50, a brake element 58 is formed on the brake lug 52. This brake element is a rubber element whose base is inserted into a hole 60 in the brake lug 52.

[0032] On the inside of the actuating element 38, three recesses 62, 64 and 66 are formed, which interact with a detent device 68 formed by a spring-loaded ball 74 and arranged on the side of the slider base body 32 facing the actuating element 38. The recess 62 defines a closed position of the actuating element 38, which corresponds to the closed position of the cover element 20.

[0033] The recess 64 defines a sliding position, which corresponds to an open position of the cover element 20 and in which the cover element can be moved longitudinally along the rail. The recess 66 defines a locking position, in which the cover element 20 is raised and secured against movement longitudinally along the rail by means of the braking device. In the locking position, the adjusting lug 48 is engaged on the ramp 50 of the brake lug 52, so that the brake element 58 is pressed against the guide rail 30 and the slider 28 is thus secured against movement longitudinally along the rail. In these positions, the ball 74 of the locking device 68 engages in the respective recess 62, 64, or 66 of the adjusting element 38.

[0034] The cover element 20 is also provided with rear-mounted sliding elements 70, via which it is supported at its rear edge on rear guide rails 72, which are roof-mounted.

[0035] The sliding lid arrangement described above operates in the manner described below.

[0036] Starting from the one in the Fig. 1, Fig. 2 and Fig. In the closed position shown in Figure 6, in which the cover element 20 is pulled against a roof-mounted frame of the roof opening 22 via a sealing device (not shown in detail) and the pivot point 44 of the opening lever 46 assumes an overpressure point position with respect to the axis of rotation A, the actuating rod 26 can be moved with respect to the illustration in the Fig. 5, Fig. 6 to Fig. 7 can be manually rotated counterclockwise. This releases the ball 74 of the locking device 68 from the recess 62, and the cover element 20 is raised or opened via the release levers 46. The actuating rod 26 is rotated until the ball 74 of the locking device 68 falls into the recess 64. The sliding position of the actuating elements 38 is then reached, and the cover element 20 can be moved rearward. The sliding position is also indicated to the user by a double arrow on the slider base 32, to which an arrow embossed on the actuating element 38 points (see figure). Fig. 6).

[0037] To secure the cover element 20 in the raised position against further movement or retraction, the actuating rod 26 can be rotated counterclockwise until the ball of the locking device 68 falls into the recess 66 of the actuating element 38. The locking position of the actuating element 38 is then reached, in which its adjusting lug 48 engages the ramp 50 of the brake tab 52 and presses the brake element 58 against the guide rail 30. The slider 28 can then no longer be moved along the guide rail 30. The ball 74 of the locking device 68 falls into the recess 66 in the locking position. The arrow embossed on the actuating element 38 then points to an X on the sliding base body 32 (see figure). Fig. 7).

[0038] Adjusting the lid element from the open position to the closed position is done in the reverse manner. Reference symbol list 10 Motor yacht 12 ship hulls 14 cabins 16 Cabin roof 18 Sliding lid arrangement 20 lid element 21 frames 22 Roof opening 24 Adjustment device 26 Actuating rod 28 gliders 30 guide rail 32 glider base bodies 34 Gripping section 36 bearing journals 38 Actuator 40 rings 42 lead 44 Joint point 46 ejection levers 47 Mounting point 48 adjusting nose 50 ramp 52 Brake tab 54 slots 56 radial slots 58 Brake element 60 holes 62 Exclusion 64 Exclusion 66 Exclusion 68 Locking device 70 sliding element 72 Guide rail 74 balls

Claims

[1] Sliding cover arrangement for a waterborne vehicle, comprising a cover element (20) adjustable between a closed position in which a roof opening (22) is closed and an open position in which the roof opening (22) is at least partially released, and an adjusting device (24) for the cover element (20), which, with respect to a longitudinal median plane of the cover element (20), comprises a slider (28) on both sides, which is slidably guided in a respective roof-mounted guide rail (30) and to which an opening lever (46) is articulated, which is connected to the cover element (20), wherein the sliders (28) each comprise a slider base body (32) and an adjusting element (38) rotatably mounted on the slider base body (32) about an axis of rotation (A) and to which the respective opening lever (46) is eccentrically articulated with respect to the axis of rotation, wherein a braking device is arranged on each of the slider base bodies (32),which can be actuated by the respective actuating element (38) and, in the actuated state, fixes the respective slider (28) in the longitudinal direction of the guide rails. [2] Sliding lid arrangement according to claim 1, characterized by , that the actuating elements (38) arranged on both sides are connected to each other in a rotationally fixed manner via an actuating rod (26). [3] Sliding lid arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by , that the braking devices each comprise a brake tab (52) which can be pressed against the relevant guide rail (30) in a spring-elastic manner by means of the respective actuating element (38). [4] Sliding lid arrangement according to claim 3, characterized by , that a brake element (58) is arranged on each of the brake tabs (52), which is preferably made of rubber. [5] Sliding lid arrangement according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by, that at least one actuating lug (48) is formed on each of the actuating elements (38), which interacts with a ramp (50) of the braking device. [6] Sliding lid arrangement according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by , that the actuating elements (38) are adjustable between a closed position in which the cover element (20) is lowered, a sliding position in which the cover element (20) is raised and can be moved in the longitudinal direction of the rail, and a locking position in which the cover element (20) is raised and secured against movement in the longitudinal direction of the rail. [7] Sliding lid arrangement according to claim 6, characterized by a detent device (68) that defines the closed position, the sliding position and the locking position. [8] Sliding lid arrangement according to claim 7, characterized by , that the locking device (68) comprises a spring-loaded ball (74) which interacts with corresponding recesses (62, 64, 66). [9] Sliding lid arrangement according to claim 8, characterized by , that the spring-loaded ball (74) is mounted on the slider base body (32) and the recesses (62, 64, 66) are arranged on the actuating element (38). [10] Sliding lid arrangement according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by , that the cover element (20) is pressed against a roof-fixed frame and held in position by means of a circumferential sealing device in the closed position. [11] Sliding lid arrangement according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized by that two further sliding elements (70) are arranged on the cover element (30), each of which is guided in a guide rail (72). [12] Waterborne vehicle comprising a sliding lid arrangement according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

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